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• Sasktel adds missing phone database
• Saskatoon council still mulling prayer policy
• Former Edmonton cop blows whistle on brutality, corruption
• Video: Inspection of Freemen 'embassy' brings landlord to tears
• Marois up, Wynne down in latest ‘popular premier’ poll
• Video: Drake aims to drum up Raptor-mania
• Is Quebec right to condone child beauty pageants?
• Canadian economy bounces back in July, but U.S. events cloud growth outlook
• Listening devices found at future home of Department of National Defence
• Baird warns of Iranian charm offensive in UN General Assembly speech
• Canada harder-hit by climate change, but not too late to change course: report
• Harper nominates Marc Nadon for Supreme Court
• Kenya mall attack: Toronto-born teen undergoes surgery
• 'Surrey Six' trial: Accused targeted drug rival, killed five others to eliminate witnesses
• Paul Bernardo’s father complains that ex-wife ‘got away’ with vicious crimes
• Pan Am 2015 committee told to tighten rules after 'unacceptable' expense claims
• Writer’s idea that Canada and U.S. should merge likely DOA
• New Democrats, Conservatives weigh-in on U.S. government shutdown
• Inquest in death of Canadian man in Grenada delayed again: lawyers
• Sen. Housakos: Report about my fundraising activities is a 'hatchet job'

Sasktel adds missing phone database Posted: 30 Sep 2013 10:17 PM PDT Sasktel has a new option for customers whose cell phones have been lost or stolen. Missing phones can now be added to the company's new Lost and Stolen Mobile Devices Database. Carriers across the country share the information about missing technology with a national blacklist.

Saskatoon council still mulling prayer policy Posted: 30 Sep 2013 10:16 PM PDT The city's executive committee asked the city solicitor to take another look at its proposal, which suggested the city either adopt a non-denominational prayer that would apply to more people, observe a moment of silence instead, or eliminate any kind of prayer altogether.

Former Edmonton cop blows whistle on brutality, corruption Posted: 30 Sep 2013 03:32 AM PDT A former cop with an exemplary record is going public about what he calls corruption in Edmonton police ranks, after he tried internally to expose what he believes is organized brutality, but got no results.

Video: Inspection of Freemen 'embassy' brings landlord to tears Posted: 30 Sep 2013 01:00 PM PDT The owner of a Calgary house claimed as an "embassy" of the Freemen-on-the-Land movement was distressed upon discovering the mess left by the removed occupant. Rebekah Caverhill says she has lost $10,000 in unpaid rent.

Marois up, Wynne down in latest ‘popular premier’ poll Posted: 30 Sep 2013 03:38 PM PDT Which premier had the best summer? On Monday, Angus Reid released its quarterly 'popular premier' poll. There's no surprise at the top of the list: Saskatchewan's Brad Wall remains Canada's most liked premier with an approval rating of 66 per … Continue reading →

Video: Drake aims to drum up Raptor-mania Posted: 30 Sep 2013 11:30 AM PDT The Toronto Raptors have turned to one of the city's biggest stars to help revamp the franchise. Rapper Drake, who has been named "global ambassador," says he wants the team to be among the best in the NBA.

Is Quebec right to condone child beauty pageants? Posted: 30 Sep 2013 07:55 AM PDT The province of Quebec has been in a banning mood lately. They've banned English-only signs, including established company names like Walmart and Costco. They recently unveiled their values charter, which aims to ban religious symbols from appearing in public buildings … Continue reading →

Canadian economy bounces back in July, but U.S. events cloud growth outlook Posted: 30 Sep 2013 12:23 PM PDT OTTAWA - Canada's economy had one of the best months in years in July, rebounding strongly from a June swoon and putting it back on the path of moderate, steady growth.

Listening devices found at future home of Department of National Defence Posted: 30 Sep 2013 09:09 AM PDT Electronic listening devices have been found at the future home of Canada's Department of National Defence, according to a new report by the Ottawa Citizen. As announced last year, DND is transforming the old Nortel Networks complex, in Ottawa, into … Continue reading →

Baird warns of Iranian charm offensive in UN General Assembly speech Posted: 30 Sep 2013 01:29 PM PDT OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird warned the United Nations General Assembly on Monday to avoid being taken in by any Iranian charm offensives.

Canada harder-hit by climate change, but not too late to change course: report Posted: 30 Sep 2013 01:13 PM PDT OTTAWA - The latest international report on climate change confirms that global warming is amplified in Canada and the trend is going to continue, the David Suzuki Foundation said Monday.

Harper nominates Marc Nadon for Supreme Court Posted: 30 Sep 2013 01:29 PM PDT OTTAWA - Prime Minister Stephen Harper dipped into the ranks of the Federal Court of Appeal on Monday to nominate Justice Marc Nadon to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court of Canada.

Kenya mall attack: Toronto-born teen undergoes surgery Posted: 30 Sep 2013 10:20 AM PDT The hospital treating a Toronto-born teen injured in last week's deadly attack at a Nairobi shopping mall issues a statement on behalf of the family asking for privacy.

'Surrey Six' trial: Accused targeted drug rival, killed five others to eliminate witnesses Posted: 30 Sep 2013 06:25 PM PDT VANCOUVER - Chris Mohan and Ed Schellenberg spent the final moments of their lives with hoods covering their heads, waiting for gunfire in artificial darkness.

Paul Bernardo’s father complains that ex-wife ‘got away’ with vicious crimes Posted: 30 Sep 2013 11:15 AM PDT The father of one of Canada's most infamous convicted murderers, Paul Bernardo, has spoken to media about staying in touch with his son and rehashed his anger that Bernardo's former wife and accomplice, Karla Homolka, is no longer in prison. … Continue reading →

Pan Am 2015 committee told to tighten rules after 'unacceptable' expense claims Posted: 30 Sep 2013 04:33 PM PDT TORONTO - It is "unacceptable" for highly paid executives with Toronto's 2015 Pan Am Games organizing committee to bill Ontario taxpayers for things such as a cup of tea, even if it was allowed, Premier Kathleen Wynne said Monday.

Writer’s idea that Canada and U.S. should merge likely DOA Posted: 30 Sep 2013 01:53 PM PDT If Canada has a cultural boogie-man it's the fear that the country will be absorbed by the United States, either invaded outright or disappearing within an economic union that eventually leads to political anschluss. After all, the Americans tried to … Continue reading →

New Democrats, Conservatives weigh-in on U.S. government shutdown Posted: 30 Sep 2013 01:49 PM PDT Americans are bracing for their first government shutdown in 17 years all thanks to political wrangling over Obamacare. If Congress can't reach a deal on a temporary budget bill by midnight tonight, funding for all non-essential federal services will cease … Continue reading →

Inquest in death of Canadian man in Grenada delayed again: lawyers Posted: 30 Sep 2013 02:15 PM PDT ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada - A coroner's inquest into the death of a Canadian man who prosecutors say was fatally beaten by police officers in Grenada's capital has once again been delayed, lawyers in the case said Monday.

Sen. Housakos: Report about my fundraising activities is a 'hatchet job' Posted: 30 Sep 2013 09:39 PM PDT MONTREAL - A Conservative senator has expressed anger over a news report that he says unfairly insinuates that he took part in improper fundraising during his past involvement in Quebec politics.

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• Tough times ahead for Thomas Mulcair and the NDP
• 2-car crash claims man’s life in Markham, Ont.
• Toronto fans gather to say goodbye to Breaking Bad
• As notorious Kingston Pen closes, people want to get in
• Health Canada presides over birth of billion-dollar free market in marijuana
• Demonstration against proposed values charter calls for 'open Quebec'
• Two Canadians held in Egypt have detention extended: family
• Damaging winds forecast for B.C. South Coast Sunday night
• Severely disabled vets take financial hit in old age under new system: report
• Going Dutch: Canada, Netherlands negotiating trusted traveller agreement
• Canadian retiree helping to send gear to underequipped Dominican fire halls
• Charles Dickens' son's impact on Alberta, Sask. explored in book
• Nova Scotia party leaders hit seat-rich Halifax as campaign nears final stretch
• Former PQ leader Boisclair plans legal action over cocaine allegations
• Ontario's youth unemployment among worst in Canada
• Flags at half mast for fallen RCMP, police
• Milos Raonic wins Thailand Open
• How did a maple syrup heist movie slip through our fingers?

Tough times ahead for Thomas Mulcair and the NDP Posted: 29 Sep 2013 12:33 PM PDT This past summer was supposed to be the 'summer of Tom.' NDP strategists had it all planned out: Party leader Thomas Mulcair was going to criss-cross the country with his wife; he was going to show a kinder, gentler side. Continue reading →

2-car crash claims man’s life in Markham, Ont. Posted: 29 Sep 2013 08:39 PM PDT York Regional Police are investigating a collision that claimed a man's life in Markham, Ont., on Sunday evening.

Toronto fans gather to say goodbye to Breaking Bad Posted: 29 Sep 2013 07:51 PM PDT Fans of TV's Breaking Bad are going be glued to their couches tonight, as the final episode of the Emmy Award-winning dark drama goes to air.

As notorious Kingston Pen closes, people want to get in Posted: 29 Sep 2013 09:17 AM PDT I got a look into the B.C. Pen after it was shut down in 1980 and most of it was being demolished for residential redevelopment, so I understand the stampede of people scrambling to get tickets for sold-out tours of … Continue reading →

Health Canada presides over birth of billion-dollar free market in marijuana Posted: 29 Sep 2013 11:00 AM PDT OTTAWA - The Conservative government is launching a $1.3-billion free market in medical marijuana this Tuesday, eventually providing an expected 450,000 Canadians with quality weed.

Demonstration against proposed values charter calls for 'open Quebec' Posted: 29 Sep 2013 02:50 PM PDT MONTREAL - Hundreds marched through the streets of Montreal on Sunday to call for an "open Quebec" and, once again, denounce the Parti Quebecois government's proposed charter of values.

Two Canadians held in Egypt have detention extended: family Posted: 29 Sep 2013 12:35 PM PDT Two Canadians arrested and held without charge in Egypt for more than seven weeks have been ordered detained for another 45 days, a decision that comes amid heavy diplomatic pressure to free the two men.

Damaging winds forecast for B.C. South Coast Sunday night Posted: 29 Sep 2013 03:38 PM PDT Damaging winds are expected to blow through British Columbia's South Coast Sunday night, and officials in several areas are asking people to prepare for power outages and ferry cancellations.

Severely disabled vets take financial hit in old age under new system: report Posted: 29 Sep 2013 03:42 PM PDT OTTAWA - Some of the country's most severely disabled soldiers will take a major financial hit once they arrive at old age and risk living out their final years in near-poverty, Canada's veterans ombudsman has concluded.

Going Dutch: Canada, Netherlands negotiating trusted traveller agreement Posted: 29 Sep 2013 10:40 AM PDT OTTAWA - Canadian and Dutch citizens would be able to visit each other's countries more easily under a plan to expand Canada's trusted traveller programs beyond North America.

Canadian retiree helping to send gear to underequipped Dominican fire halls Posted: 29 Sep 2013 08:00 AM PDT Carl Eggiman sits in his condo's garden in the Dominican Republic, iPad in hand and sipping cafe con leche.

Charles Dickens' son's impact on Alberta, Sask. explored in book Posted: 29 Sep 2013 12:30 PM PDT The son of prolific English writer Charles Dickens spent time in Alberta and Saskatchewan as a member of the North West Mounted Police and a new book suggests his performance was a result of his relationship with his father.

Nova Scotia party leaders hit seat-rich Halifax as campaign nears final stretch Posted: 29 Sep 2013 12:08 PM PDT HALIFAX - All three of Nova Scotia's major party leaders made announcements Sunday in the seat-rich Halifax area as the campaign for the Oct. 8 election approached its final stretch.

Former PQ leader Boisclair plans legal action over cocaine allegations Posted: 29 Sep 2013 03:07 PM PDT MONTREAL - Former Parti Quebecois leader Andre Boisclair is pursuing legal action after an opposition politician said there could be a link between a government subsidy, organized crime and his past use of cocaine.

Ontario's youth unemployment among worst in Canada Posted: 28 Sep 2013 04:58 PM PDT Young people in Ontario — especially Toronto — are among the least employed in the country, according to a new report that shows the province's unemployment rate is higher than the national average.

Flags at half mast for fallen RCMP, police Posted: 29 Sep 2013 09:05 AM PDT Flags at buildings in Yellowknife and across Canada will fly at half mast today in honour of police and other peace officers who have died on duty.

Milos Raonic wins Thailand Open Posted: 29 Sep 2013 06:38 AM PDT Canada's Milos Raonic has defeated Tomas Berdych in straight sets to win the Thailand Open in Bangkok. Raonic, who hails from Thornhill, Ont., had the serve working for him, with 18 aces in the match, compared to four for his opponent.

How did a maple syrup heist movie slip through our fingers? Posted: 29 Sep 2013 09:46 AM PDT So how did the CanCon industry miss a golden opportunity like the maple syrup heist of 2012?

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